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100 1 _aMiramon-Fargues, Vicomte de
245 1 0 _aBij de ruïnen van Angkor :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1906
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-10
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"Bij de ruïnen van Angkor" by Vicomte de Miramon-Fargues is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book chronicles a journey through Cambodia, particularly focusing on the exploration of the ancient ruins of Angkor. It reflects on the cultural and architectural grandeur of the Khmer civilization and the poignant decline of its heritage. In this narrative, the author recounts his expedition from Saigon to Phnom Penh and ultimately to the magnificent temples of Angkor. Accompanied by his wife and other travelers, he describes the journey filled with both excitement and disappointment, as they traverse through landscapes that alternate between beauty and desolation. The text vividly portrays the splendor of Angkor Wat and other temples, lush tropical surroundings, and the inherent sorrow of witnessing a once-thriving civilization now in ruin. With a mix of admiration and melancholy, the author reflects on the historical significance of the site, the cultural heritage of the Khmer people, and the lasting impact of colonialism, concluding with an encounter with contemporary Cambodian royalty, which underscores the stark contrast between the past glory and present realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAngkor (Extinct city) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13698
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